pinned (down)

past tense of pin (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned (down)
Verb
  • Somewhere there is a happy medium to be found between the overbroad rules of the previous administration and the complete absence of rules for domestic companies that the present administration has now adopted.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There was even a handwritten letter from my birth mom, written the day I was adopted.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
    Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • No cause of death was specified.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • It is well established that partisans of the winning side in a presidential election become more optimistic about the direction of the economy, and those of the losing side more pessimistic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In his first two defenses, Foreman established himself as a dominant champ with early finishes of José Roman and Ken Norton.
    Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Police determined that Brown's DNA matched the DNA found on the noose, according to a forensic report issued on March 10.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Researchers determined the rankings in this category based on metrics like inclusivity, community well-being, elderly care, healthcare quality, and equitable access to safe environments.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Pinned (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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